Judge Cites Dubious Copyright Claims to Block Release of Nashville Shooter's Writings

Jul 5, 2024, 05:01 PM

A Tennessee judge has ruled that the writings of Audrey Hale, the shooter who killed six people at a Nashville Christian school last year, will not be released to the public. Judge I'Ashea Myles, a former social media influencer, cited dubious copyright claims by the victims' families as the reason for the decision. The ruling has sparked controversy, with some questioning the validity of the copyright claims and others planning to appeal the decision. Not one page of the writings, often referred to as a manifesto, will be made public. The writings have been a point of significant public interest, with some parts reportedly leaked, expressing Hale's motivations.